The Ribba Hat

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Description

Ribba is a pixie Hat. The pattern includes two versions, which are the reverse of each other. One version show wide bands of reverse stocking stitch alternating with narrow bands of stocking stitch, creating a horizontal rib. The pattern continues all the way to the point. The second version is worked inside out from the first. Both have a stocking stitch rolled brim.

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Yarn
113 [128, 145] yd/103 [117, 132 m
21yd/19m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
Chunky weight, single ply yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 5.5mm/UK5/US9 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in HandPaintedYarn.com Handspun Bulky [135/123m per 100g; 100% Wool

Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 20.5in/52cm circumference head

Gauge
16 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 5.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 20 [22, 23] in/50.75 [56, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 17.25 [18.75, 20.25] in/43.75 [47.5, 51.5] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!

Skills required
Stocking Stitch

Cable Cast-on

Knitting in the round

Increases & Decreases

Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

K: knit

P: purl

rpt: repeat

R/rnd(s): rounds

st(s): stitch(es)

M1: pick up the horizontal loop between next 2 sts, place it onto the left needle then knit into the back of it

k2tog: knit next 2sts together

p2tog: purl next 2 sts together

How to

Using Cable Cast-on method, cast on 69 [75, 81] sts.

Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Brim

Now work St.St for the Brim by knitting every round for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work increase round once as follows:

Inc Rnd: *K3, M1; rpt from * to end [92, 100, 108] sts

Body

Rnds 1 to 10: Knit all sts

Rnds 11 & 12: Purl all sts

These 12 rounds form the horizontal rib pattern repeat. Continue working these 12 rounds throughout the remainder of the Hat.

At the start of the 2nd horizontal rib repeat, shaping will start for the crown.

Crown

Rnd 1: *K21 [23, 25], k2tog; rpt from * to end [88, 96, 104] sts

Rnd 2: Knit all sts

Rnd 3: *K20 [22, 24], k2tog; rpt from * to end [84, 92, 100] sts

Rnd 4: Knit all sts

Rnd 5: *K19 [21, 23], k2tog; rpt from * to end [80, 88, 96] sts

Rnd 6: Knit all sts

Rnd 7: *K18 [20, 22], k2tog; rpt from * to end [76, 84, 92] sts

Rnd 8: Knit all sts

Rnd 9: *K17 [19, 21], k2tog; rpt from * to end [72, 80, 88] sts

Rnd 10: Knit all sts

Rnd 11: *P16 [18, 20], p2tog; rpt from * to end [68, 76, 84] sts

Rnd 12: Purl all sts

You are decreasing 4sts evenly every other round, over the 12 round repeat. Continue working through the 12 rounds to form the pattern.

The number of stitches between the decreases will reduce by 1st each decrease row. When a decrease round is worked during the purl section of the horizontal rib repeat, substitute the k2tog with a p2tog.

Continue working the decrease pattern whilst at the same time maintaining the horizontal rib repeats until 8 sts remain, ending after a decrease round.

Next Rnd: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [4 sts]

Break yarn and thread through remaining 4sts to tighten and close.

Alternative Version

Should prefer your Hat to be in reverse to that shown, rather than reversing the pattern completely and working large amounts of purling, at last stitch of the Increase Round, place yarn to back, slip next st onto right hand needle, bring yarn forward, pass stitch back to left needle, leave yarn at front of work - i.e. work a wrap and turn short row

Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.

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